WILLIAM J. SISKO, LT, USN

William Sisko '31

Lucky Bag

William John Sisko

Pontiac, Michigan

"Bill" "Cheska" "Willie"

It was a sad blow to Bill when he left the wilds of Pontiac and entered the Academy, to find that he had to row a boat instead of drive one. However, he finally became used to that and other Naval eccentricities, and even learned to enjoy them.

Academics bothered him not at all; although having no starring aspirations, he threw a scare into the ranks of the "Savoirs" by lead—Second Class Steam for two months. Argue? No discussion was complete without his arguments. Either side or any side, right or wrong, just so he could talk. Not a "snake", but in his spare time he honored a hop or two with his presence, just to give the femmes a treat. Now singing is where Willie really shone; and although his ear for music is rather questionable, no phonograph records exist that he couldn't duplicate or surpass with a little effort.

With experience in High School and Pontiac Junior College, Michigan lost a good man when Bill decided that the Navy needed his support. A conscientious and willing worker, a real friend and a true Navy man, that's Bill.

Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Class Lacrosse 3, 2, 1; M. P. O.

William John Sisko

Pontiac, Michigan

"Bill" "Cheska" "Willie"

It was a sad blow to Bill when he left the wilds of Pontiac and entered the Academy, to find that he had to row a boat instead of drive one. However, he finally became used to that and other Naval eccentricities, and even learned to enjoy them.

Academics bothered him not at all; although having no starring aspirations, he threw a scare into the ranks of the "Savoirs" by lead—Second Class Steam for two months. Argue? No discussion was complete without his arguments. Either side or any side, right or wrong, just so he could talk. Not a "snake", but in his spare time he honored a hop or two with his presence, just to give the femmes a treat. Now singing is where Willie really shone; and although his ear for music is rather questionable, no phonograph records exist that he couldn't duplicate or surpass with a little effort.

With experience in High School and Pontiac Junior College, Michigan lost a good man when Bill decided that the Navy needed his support. A conscientious and willing worker, a real friend and a true Navy man, that's Bill.

Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Class Lacrosse 3, 2, 1; M. P. O.

Loss

William was lost when the plane he was piloting crashed into another in mid-air near Pensacola, Florida on August 20, 1941. Four other men were also lost. He was an instructor.

Class of 1931

William is one of 51 members of the Class of 1931 on Virtual Memorial Hall.